PFC Chapter 82 White Dew
Chapter 82 White Dew
It was past midnight, and the night was deep. The bright moon in the sky flickered with the drifting clouds.
Shen Qing sat in a secluded spot nestled against the mountains and overlooking the water, carving wooden boards with a dagger in hand, next to a newly built burial mound.
When Qi Du first met Lu Huanong, he was immediately captivated by her. After hearing about her deeds, Shen Qing immediately noticed that something was wrong with his infatuated state. After the system confirmed his guess, it was confirmed that Lu Huanong was indeed a strategist bound to the system.
From then on, they were wary of her. The reason they kept her in the mission was to study the consequences of the host-binding system.
Lu Huanong probably sensed something was amiss and told a story that was seven parts truth and three parts falsehood to gain sympathy. Shen Qing, who had been through countless romantic encounters, naturally noticed that she had concealed and embellished many of her despicable methods. However, he was certain that she was controlled by the system and had no choice in her actions, which made him feel sorry for her.
If he had acted impulsively and been tricked into binding with the system, what would have happened to him?
Even the most hateful person has a pitiable side. Because they were both time travelers, Shen Qing felt pity for her and wanted to conduct an experiment to see if there was a way to untie her.
Her sudden departure without saying goodbye interrupted his plans, but he inexplicably believed that as hosts chosen by the same strategy system, they would meet again.
Although the method was a bit unusual, Revlon eventually appeared in front of him. 9527 had just been exposed, and she came to him right away. The timing was too coincidental. Even without the system's reminder, he knew something was amiss. However, at that time, he didn't believe 9527 and deliberately pretended to be stupid.
However, 9527's earnest advice to be wary of Lu Huanong, along with her analysis of the competitive relationships among the players, did convince him to some extent. At least 9527 was on his side, or rather, they were on the same side when facing other systems and players.
As I said before, he's a professional actor. His innocent and chivalrous demeanor fooled 9527 and also lulled Lu Huanong's system into a false sense of security.
The Northbound Journey System 8466 didn't cause any major complications; it was also trying to confuse Shen Qing.
It wasn't until the guards egged her on that they made Lu Huanong play the pipa to relieve her boredom, giving Lu Huanong an opportunity to perform without arousing 5466's suspicion.
Through music, Shen Qing understood her helplessness, the tragedy of her life, and her desire to die, and that's why he shed tears.
True friends are those who understand each other without needing to say it aloud. Their sneaking out to see the lantern festival today is a tacit agreement they've put on together.
Revlon had no intention of living; she preferred to take System 5466 down with her.
Shen Qing had no way to untie her. The only way to save her was to kill her and make 5466 pay with her life!
The final stroke was completed. Shen Qing blew a breath, and wood chips fluttered down—the tomb of his friend Bai Lu, erected by Shen Qing.
"I think you probably don't like the name Lu Huanong, and since I don't know your real name, I'll use the name you used when you were still in the Bai family."
After erecting the tombstone, Shen Qing stood silently for a long time. He was saddened, but Bai Lu's last words still caught his attention.
His strategy points keep increasing?
She has a system that can check a person's strategy value. The fact that she would say such a thing means that his strategy value has increased since their parting at the border town post station and their reunion in Yudu. The use of the word "consistently" indicates that it has increased quite a bit and is continuing to rise.
why?
He had some guesses about what strategy points were when he first transmigrated, and they might be related to something like luck.
Why do emperors, generals, and talented individuals have higher strategy points than ordinary people? The key lies in their influence on the world.
Now he can be considered a capable and extraordinary person in the eyes of the world, right? From Qi State to Yu State, he has made a name for himself, which is probably why his reputation has increased and spread with the legend.
If the price continues to rise, does it mean that he will be targeted by other players and become their target instead?
What use does the master god behind the system have for these strategy points? What impact will losing these strategy points have on this world?
Is this related to the frequent natural disasters caused by abnormal climates in various countries?
Are the reborn individuals lucky or just a bug in the world's reboot?
Shen Qing's head was throbbing from thinking. He pressed his temples and thought, "Forget it, I'll say it again. If the sky falls, someone taller will hold it up. I'm not capable of being a savior."
Before they knew it, dawn had broken, and Shen Qing bowed one last time to Bai Lu's tombstone.
May you be happy and healthy in your next life.
pier--
The early-rising guards yawned as they came onto the deck. "Sanlang's up so early!"
"Yes, good morning."
The guard watched with a strange expression as Shen Qing walked back to the cabin.
Having not slept all night and having overworked her brain, Shen Qing was quite exhausted and went back to her cabin to catch up on sleep.
The captain also got to work, weighing anchor and setting sail, the mission continued northward.
Perhaps because Bai Lu usually kept to herself and rarely went out, it wasn't until they were almost at the border of Qi Kingdom and were about to change carriages that anyone noticed Lu Hua was missing.
"Sanlang, Miss Lu has gone missing!"
Shen Che was also alarmed. He took stock of the delegation's members and supplies and found that only Bai Lu was missing.
"Perhaps Miss Lu has gone somewhere else."
Everyone couldn't help but feel sorry for Shen Qing. Shen Che glanced at the overly calm Shen Qing and didn't say much, assuming that Bai Lu had left without saying goodbye, just like last time.
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Revlon has finally left the show. This character has been controversial since her appearance and has received a lot of negative comments because of her. Her purpose was to let the protagonist see the true nature of the system and understand the truth of the world.
Not everyone is a diode; even the good can have a moment of evil, and the evil can have a moment of good. Human nature is complex and multifaceted, not simply black and white. I often get criticized for not being righteous enough (?w? )
There were many foreshadowing elements regarding this dilapidated world, and attentive readers should have already guessed some of them.
People often say I have warped values and give me a one-star review just because they feel pity for the protagonist, Lu Huanong. It's not that I can't accept one star, but I can tell from her book review that she didn't understand it at all. Some readers see a "spoiler" section in the review and immediately start criticizing it. The key point is that the person who wrote the spoiler didn't even finish reading it themselves, so it's misleading. Now I finally understand what it means to not comment without knowing the whole story.
The protagonist is about to embark on the next journey, so why am I spending so much time writing about the supporting characters? As I said before, everyone is the protagonist of their own life. In the world I've created, they are all living, breathing people, part of the territory Shen Qing will conquer in the future. They exist in a real and vibrant way, not just a string of numbers in a military report.
Finally, let me say that there are basically no moral saints in this article. If you have high moral standards, you can skip this article. This is not a matter of whether your values are right or wrong. Do you really think that conquering the world is done by winning people over with virtue after watching too many TV dramas?